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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Danny receive the sentence he does?
(a) He is a veteran.
(b) He is on the police force.
(c) He knows the chief of police.
(d) His uncle is the sheriff.

2. Who is the jailer?
(a) Tito Ralph.
(b) Tito Puente.
(c) Tom Ralston.
(d) Tim Rogers.

3. What does Joe steal from Danny?
(a) Blanket.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) Coat.
(d) Boots.

4. How many dogs does the Pirate have?
(a) 7.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

5. Tortilla Flat thrives on gossip about _______________.
(a) newcomers.
(b) businessmen.
(c) love lives.
(d) priests.

6. Why can Danny not get the water turned on in the house?
(a) He doesn't have the money.
(b) He forgot to call the water company.
(c) It is the weekend and the water company is closed.
(d) It is night and the water company is closed.

7. What does Danny decide to do to Pilon and Pablo for burning down his second house?
(a) Punish them a bit.
(b) Harass them.
(c) Sue them.
(d) Forgive them.

8. What does Pilon do to earn money?
(a) Buses tables.
(b) Pumps gas.
(c) Gambles.
(d) Cleans squid.

9. What do the men try to learn from Pirate?
(a) How to steal without getting caught.
(b) How to roll cigarettes.
(c) Where the money is.
(d) How to play Euchre.

10. How much does Pilon ask Pablo to pay in rent each month?
(a) $15.
(b) $50.
(c) $10.
(d) $25.

11. What do Pilon and Pablo wish it would rain from the sky?
(a) Quarters.
(b) Tortillas.
(c) Cigars.
(d) Good wine.

12. Where has Danny just returned from as the novel opens?
(a) The army.
(b) Church.
(c) Vacation.
(d) Work.

13. What lesson do the men glean from the house burning down?
(a) Always put a globe over a candle.
(b) Never let Jesus have matches.
(c) Always keep the grass wet.
(d) Never leave wine overnight.

14. Where does Pilon move?
(a) The YMCA.
(b) The homeless shelter.
(c) The smaller of Danny's houses.
(d) An apartment.

15. How did the person in #26 get money for wine?
(a) Painting houses.
(b) Cleaning squid.
(c) Pumping gas.
(d) Hocking a rowboat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is in the large canvas bag that Pirate brings home to the men?

2. What does Danny ask Pilon?

3. Why does Pilon think he will be the one to find the treasure?

4. What does Danny drink when he learns of the inheritance?

5. From whom does Danny get his inheritance?

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